The Holy Spirit did exist & manifest itself in people prior. Genesis 1:2, Genesis 6:3, Genesis 41:38, Judges 3:10, Judges 6:3, Judges 11:29, 1 Samuel 11:6-7, 1 Samuel 16:13, 2 Kings 2:9,
1 Samuel 16:14, 1 Samuel 19:20,
There are more references. Here are some more study references. Hope this helps.
appears to be different in the manifestation unto many people at the same time with many events occurring.
Also people being able to transfer the HOLY Spirit to another seems to appear after CHRIST was resurrected from death & the grave. Acts 1, Acts 9:17,31, Acts 10:44, Acts 11:15,16, Acts 13:52, Acts 19:1-11,
There is POWER IN JESUS NAME and His BLOOD. - In Reply on Genesis 1 - 3 years ago
I guess I say both. Probably because of books I read in the past. You're right. The word isn't in the Bible. When I pray, I say evil spirit.
One told Jesus it's name was Legion, "because we are many."
Acts 19:15
And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?
I think most important is to not respond in any way other than HOW Jesus demonstrates (or Paul) in the scriptures. In my experience, they respect the name of Jesus and his shed blood. I don't like talking about it.
I was newborn Christian and I had to fight back. They will not cross the blood of Jesus. I was accused for having practiced astrology. I didn't have Bible knowledge yet. I had the Holy Spirit tell me to plead the Blood.
Eating Heavy Bible Every Day With Jesus - 3 years ago
I can read whole books of the Bible every day. (I'm retired) I turn off the phone, the tv, get a large water and pray that my eyes and heart be open to the Holy Spirit.
He's our Teacher. Book of John 14:28,
John 16:13-14, 1 Peter 2:2,
1 Corinthians 3:2
If we're not quoting scripture like The Son of God, what are we learning?
Acts 19:15 And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; BUT WHO ARE YOU?!
This is what we need. More Christians quoting scripture like the Son of God.
I have visions ok. I had this one of me as a baby Christian: I was sitting on a chair by this big table. I had my arms on the table pulling food into my mouth. Everybody's face looks on with disgust. Then I hear Jesus laughing at the head of the table. He was pleased.
Jesus likes to see a healthy appetite!
If I sound kinda rowdy it's because I'm from Texas. If we all ate the Bible like Texans can pack on some barbecue, we'd all be firing scripture like the Son of God.
When Jesus was in the desert, fasting 40 days and nights: he was challenged by Satan. Jesus said, IT IS WRITTEN: and He fired off the appropriate Scripture. He defeated Satan each time. We can too. We're his disciples because we follow Him.
The only arrows in our quiver, are scriptures. Your Sword of the Spirit enlarges with Gods WORD in our mouth.
Nic__it's like Apostle Paul said of himself, "I am the Chief of sinners".
We all feel like that periodically. Me too. I WAS "harming Christians with Astrology." Satan hates servants that walk out on him; as in give their lives and future to Jesus. Exchange all the bad stuff and give ALL of it to Jesus. Receive His blood atonement, shed for you. Make Him your Lord and Savior forever.
Book of Acts 19:19__get rid of things you know in your heart, are cursed things or idols. The Holy Spirit will help you all the way.
Read your Bible in silence. "White noise" is not always helpful. Start in the New Testament. Find out exactly who Jesus is to you; what he promises to you. Proverbs are for Wisdom. Psalms to comfort your soul. 2 Peter 3, to understand we're running out of time. 1,2,3, John, how to forgive yourself.
Jesus is the 2nd Person of the Godhead ( Romans 1) and He says, Seek (ME) and you will find Him. He doesn't leave ussometimes we walk away from Him. Stay close and talk Out, to Him, what exactly is bothering you.
Honestly, Satan buzzes around us like moths do to a light bulb; trying to get us back. He just wants us dead. But he knows you are off limits now. ASK God to send a couple of angels to walk with you for a time and be your bodyguards.
Don't limit your faith. Ask for what you NEED. Not worldly wants.
Everybody in these comment rooms are here for you. Someone helped us once even now. Let's help each other, pray needs, and encourage; edify.
Peace be upon you from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
God is Love_Tell Others Why You Do - In Reply - 3 years ago
I had been an astrologer for some years. I had a difficult salvation because Satan doesn't like to lose servants (I didn't know I was serving). I saw Jesus in a vision while doing a chart on Yom Kippur. He showed hell to me too. I was standing on a chair in terror. It's not fire or a lake. Isa 14 describes twisted roots so dense you can't get out. After a time I became convinced someone was extending a Hand towards me from the ceiling. I reached up and closed my fingers on it. Someone delivered me from demons. The screams were from me. It was difficult. The next morning when I woke up in the floor I felt free. The Holy Spirit has been with me every day since.
He helped me do Acts 19:19. He sent a friend over so I could say I was Saved. Nothing has been simple for me (like Paul) but I've never returned to the vomit I had been living in.
Maybe a month, I cried out to the Lord Jesus for new friends. I was blessed abundantly! I was given that movie, Jesus of Nazareth, and every time I watch it (even now), I cry buckets. I don't think deliverance really ends. It's Jesus helping us work through our salvation. Even though we're saved, He prepares His servants. I was a baby Christian out on the sidewalks looking for others like I was; street ministry. I love my life no matter what comes my way.
It hurts to see Jesus in the crucifixion scenes, because I know did that. I was blind spiritually and then I owned my part in his suffering and dying. Then I learned to Worship and Praise. I gave myself fully to the Godhead. Father is my Abba! I loved my Dad enough to threaten Death from taking him away from me. I love God more than that. Jesus loves me, and His love is sacred. The Holy Spirit helps me every time I call; which is a lot! I sit with Jesus in my closet and pray together for Israel and lost people all over the world. I'm rich in the spirit. I never felt so much love in all my 70yrs. He's coming for us soon :D
Hi Andrew. Just to answer your question, "By what name was John baptizing?" I assume you're speaking of John the Baptist. If so, he wasn't baptizing in anyone's name. His was the baptism of repentance ( Mark 1:4; Acts 13:24; Acts 19:4) & was an in-between baptism from the Jewish performance of baptism (which Jesse has well explained), to 'believers' baptism' (which is an identification with the death, burial & resurrection of Jesus Christ).
The Jewish thought was simply of external washing prior to religious performances (Muslims also do this for that very reason, prior to their five daily prayer rituals) - the Christian belief is one of responding to an inward change. John's baptism was the 'connecting piece', bringing Jews to understand that there needs to be a washing not for the body as was previously done, but to show that it is actually a matter of the heart. And this was done by the "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight", in preparation of the arrival & ministry of the Messiah, Whom the Jews should have welcomed according to the prophecies that went before Him, but to their suffering & eternal doom, the they rejected & even had Him crucified.
I lived in Tulsa a few years. I learned setting dates can be disastrous to people's faith.
I keep track of what happens in divers places.
Freedom, loss of freedom, fears, weather, disasters, bad people get badder; unusual allegations.
I find the mathematic presentation compelling, but I truly believe we need to do what Jesus told us to do. Be aware of signs of the times. Be watching, looking up. Let go of tedious, spirit of exhausting busyness. Don't be polluted by the world views. Complaining. Moses's group continually complained and never saw freedom.
I think my generation (I'm 70) are tasked with focusing on faith in what Jesus says and to keep our younger generation built up on strengths and refuse the sensuality of the world. I plant seeds into anyone who will listen for 5 minutes. They need encouragement. To be edified instead of shredded by people who have lost hope already.
TV has a deadly message of sensuality, greed, consumerism.
I'm preaching to the children that followed Joshua and CalebI guess.
I was aware of God at 5, in a very real way. He shorted me how things work, how they get broke. He gave me a wise Dad who showed me how to fix broke things, self-motivation, drive that carried me through life. I never agreed with the direction the world was going.
My life went in a bad direction because of the ancestral sin of occult. And then in my 34th year Jesus appeared to me in my living room, in a vision. My life BEGAN that day. Acts 19:19 on the 2nd day. I never looked back. We are either following Jesus, or the World. I never re-married.
I was in street ministry much of my life. I still am.
We are all in a new season. God is trying to get our eyes back on just Him. The world has nothing worth missing the Caught Up for. Gotta grab onto the Lord because He'll be moving real fast.
Watch the signs of our Times. No doomsday prepping needed. Hang onto the Holy Spirit.
We do have the Comforter, the Holy Spirit but miracles still happen today and the gifts of the Spirit are still given. In the world, today deception is so widespread as in ( 2 Peter 2:1-3) it has created such a farce it is hard to see the truth. The truth of these gifts and the sons and daughters who have the gifts are not of this world, money, gratitude, and fame. It is like giving, "let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth".
May some on this site give you their understanding on this that may answer your question better than me but I will give you mine.
Satan is still walking this earth and there are demons on this earth. ( 2 Corinthians 11:13-15). I can personally testify they are real and without Jesus, we cannot survive their attack.
We do not have the power, only with the name of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit through us. We must be solid in our faith and baptized in the Holy Spirit or we will find ourselves as in ( Acts 19:13-16).
Tongues are languages as we see in ( Acts 2:5-12), the disciples were speaking to them in their language and they could tell them the gospel of Jesus Christ even though they did not speak their language. The gift of tongues is still today, sadly many use it falsely and it is babel used on people's emotions and for self-gain.
We as disciples of Jesus are to plant the seed of the gospel of Jesus Christ and to water by the example of our walk, and love for Jesus and them and with the word of God. We cannot win souls, we cannot add to the Church, God does the choosing but through the Holy Spirit, He guides our steps to those He may choose.
Regardless if someone has heard the name of Jesus, the words we have been given through the Holy Spirit may be what they have never heard. ( 1 Corinthians 3:6-8) "For many are called, but few are chosen".
The Holy SpiritYour spiritPraying in the Spirit - In Reply - 3 years ago
I had a difficult salvation. A year before, I did a horoscope on 3 family members. My brother-in-law asked his entire church to pray and fast for me ONE DAY. It took a year, but the Lord stripped me of everything that represented Security to me. He rescued me. I saw 2 visions: one of Jesus's face; and one of Hell (which is more foul than anything you can envision). I was delivered
I woke up on the floor and everything in my house looked different. It was lighter, peaceful.
I had been born again and spirit filled also. The Holy Spirit Walked Out The New Birth with me. Acts 19:19 I cleaned my house of everything occult or offensive; later burned.
When I learned about the HOLY SPIRITI sorta freaked out. I just had spirits cast out of me!
I had to learn that He was good; from God. Six months later I was sitting on my sofa and I SAW the Tongues. I heard a couple of words. I spoke what I heard.
On Passover (I refuse to observe easter which=Astarte
The Church members were praying in the Spirit; so I did too. After service ended, the couple sitting next to me asked me if I knew what I was saying. I said no. The wife said "You were speaking Hebrew". I ate the Passover meal at their house. Everything I experienced was so special! And thanks to Jesus for coming after me.
Tongues are not for show off. Your mind is disconnected sorta. You are in the spirit, WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT. Keep speaking what you hear in your spirit. What you are doing is being strengthened in your spirit, that Jesus made alive when you were saved. It refreshes your inward man. Not the flesh.
It strengthens our trust in, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. I asked Him for comfort, peace, when I had none, deliverance from memories, and then I asked Him to Teach me the Bible that I was reading. That's when The Living Water rushed in and cleaned out my opinions and assumptions: and I saw Jesus in His Word. Your spirit wants to hear Jesus. Listen intently.
I'm not here to make you feel worse. I hope you'll be free. My story, I seemed to attract liars, moochers, and charlatans. I had to raise a son by myself. I've been single 35 yrs. And you?
It made sense to me the scriptures I'm gonna share with you. My life with the Lord has been so full, that I finally realized I must be a eunuch. I chose this life of solitude mixed with a lot of joy and contentment living close to my Lord.
Matthew 19:12
For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were MADE eunuchs of men (mankind) and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.
I'm sure you've read Romans 1:25-32. I don't think your heart is in that lifestyle anymore. You want to be free. And of course, Satan wants to sabotage your walk with the Lord. See, he's not in human form until he finds a willing body. God gave you Dominion, Genesis 1:26. Jesus gave you His Authority to command satan and all his demons to GET OUT AND GO INTO OUTER DARKNESS. They are all invisible Outlaw spirits.
ASK God to send an angel to guard your home. You rid your home of every single item demons might use as an invitation to return. Acts 19:19. You'll know which items must go. Burn the memories of sin. Even hard drives. New ones don't cost that much.
Furnish "your house (you)" with a deeper walk with the Holy Spirit, Christian music, listen to healing scriptures on YouTube.
Not knowing your Church you attend, I do tell friends who desire marriage, to occasionally visit another church. "Ms Right" may be there that day. Visiting is just that. In Gen.24, the servant is like the Holy Spirit. Abraham sends him to find Isaac a wife. See the principal? Ask Holy Spirit to Help you. Don't give up now. Always let hope live in you. Be alert to repeat attacks and bind and cast out again.
Hello Rick. I agree with your understanding of Ephesians 4:5. The 1 Corinthians 1:15-17 passage, I believe speaks of a water baptism, as in almost all cases of baptism, it refers to water baptism (e.g. Romans 6:3-5; 1 Peter 3:21; Colossians 2:12). Where the "hands of the apostle" were laid upon someone that is clearly a reference to an impartation of the Spirit (Spirit baptism) ( Acts 8:14-17; Acts 9:17; Acts 19:1-6). Or, as in Ephesians 4:5 (as you showed), plus 1 Corinthians 12:13. And yes, re-birth happens after one repents, believes, calling upon the Lord Jesus - there is no Grace communicated through water baptism.
Indeed, Acts 9:17,18 mentions the word 'baptism' & it could go either way, though I see it as Paul being water baptized. And then Acts 22:12-16, Paul rehearses the same event & speaks of him being instructed to "arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord". Do you see water baptism here or is still Spirit baptism?
The Acts 15 account, was about those men from Judaea & the believing sect of the Pharisees (v5), who wanted Gentile converts to be first circumcised & to keep the Law before they could be saved. But the decision was that neither was required (by the New Covenant in the Blood), except "that they (the Gentiles) abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood." (v20). Those are my thoughts anyway, in response. The Lord bless you.
Thank you brother ChrisE, I was afraid that I did understand you, as you wrote about this in your comments.
Re: 1 Corinthians 1:17. I believe that Paul "was not sent to baptize", as his calling & ministry was specifically to the preaching of the Gospel & for the establishing of assemblies of believers particularly among the Gentiles, to whom he was called. However, he did baptize Crispus ( 1 Corinthians 1:14, Acts 18:8) & Gaius ( Romans 16:23), & others, such as the household of Stephanus ( 1 Corinthians 1:16), though this seemed not to be the thrust of his ministry. So the fact that he did baptize (& I doubt if we could interpret the word to be 'baptize with the Spirit'), it must prove that water baptism was still performed as prescribed by the Lord in Matthew 28:19. How else would you read this?
I can understand where Ephesians 4:5 & 1 Corinthians 12:13 (as examples given by you) refer to baptism by the Spirit, however, the other references ( Colossians 2:12; Galatians 3:27; & Romans 6:3-4) clearly imply that believers were baptized in water. So yes, I see two baptisms: one for identification & the other, for bringing into the Body of Christ & infilling.
In your mind, would Scriptures such as Matthew 28:18; Acts 8:13; Acts 8:36; Acts 9:18; Acts 10:47,48; Acts 16:15; Acts 16:33; Acts 18:8; Acts 19:5; & Acts 22:16, be speaking of Spirit baptism? I ask, as I've attempted with great difficulty to reinterpret those verses to mean anything other than immersion in water. Yes, there is the ONE Baptism that is important, that from the Spirit, yet the Scripture is replete with examples of water baptism following repentance as an act of identification. Now if I could find a verse to show the annulment of it, I would be forced to re-think this matter. Thank you for sharing those thoughts brother.
FALSE RELIGIONDOCTRINE OF DEMONS - In Reply on Joel 2 - 3 years ago
In order to truly see God, you have to stay in NOTHING else but the Bible; the Word of God. Jesus said, I and My Father are One and the same. The Holy Spirit, is the Spirit of Christ.
As one who was delivered from evil I had done; That Person died. I woke up a brand new child of the Living God. The old person passed away. I put my life into Gods hands. I Choose to Follow Jesus and the Bible every day.
IT TOOK ME AN ENTIRE DAY TO RID MY HOME OF ALL OCCULT MATERIAL. Worth thousands of dollars and I burned all of it. I stirred it and made sure it was destroyed. I dedicated the act to God. "I do this for You. I worship You. I choose You, to be my Father." Acts 19:19. The Holy Spirit undertook my babyhood in Jesus. He has been my only TEACHER. My Comforter. My Beloved.
You cannot STRADDLE THE FENCE, between loving Jesus, and loving the World. To even read books of things that were mentioned in this comment room today; is an ABOMINATION.
You must CHOOSE today whom you will serve. You cannot have Both. Do you want to see God? Read Isaiah 6: 1-9
I will not read mans writings of satan and his numerous lies, deceptions, false religions, books people wrote in order to enrich their bank accounts. Book of Enoch is NOT in the Bible!
If you want to know about Satan and his demons, principalities and powers: memorize Isaiah 14. Count how many times Satan boasts, I WILL...
What does Satan look like? Isaiah 14:11
He will steal and pollute your mind, seduce you with lies. Before you know your house will be covered in occult books (which are inhabited by demons)..and the Bible will be covered in Dust.
There is no glory in being an expert on demonology. In cursing innocent children's walk with God; You fall from heaven like Lucifer did. There was no ceremony. Michael the archangel hurled Satan to the earth like a sack of potatoes; and the demons followed in like manner.
Do the Work of an Evangelist - In Reply - 3 years ago
Matthew 17:21
Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.
Mark 9:29
And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.
Like your friend I was spiritually blind and deaf. I only remembered wondering why Christians never invited me to go to church with them.
I was saved like Paul. I had been an astrologer. I believed the stars would tell me all the answers. All I knew after I was saved, is Someone was telling me how to be free. Acts 19:19.
Your friend may not be able to hear the Truth: John 3. You may have to put on your armor and pray and fast from food and media. BIND up the spirits of blind, deaf and dumb (can't speak Gods Word). CAST them into outer darkness. Pray to the Lord of the Harvest to send laborers to your friend; ask God to protect him with His angels.
The Devil just wants to hurt you; make you feel inadequate to help your friend. He doesn't want us to feel equipped to evangelize. He likes us paralyzed and doubting.
Dig in. Announce your fast. You can drink water.
Satan and his workers are invisible. You're not going to see them. You will be peeling their hands off of your friend. Claim his soul for the Kingdom of God. If you gotta go sit in your car to "turn up the volume", do it. Jesus defeated Satan when he was on his fast...WITH THE WORD OF GOD. Scriptures. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you some good ones.
Be kind to your friend. Maybe ask him if he minds if you can say a few words...and just speak blessings, a good week at work, favor in all his dealings, etc.
Don't reveal your warfare on his behalf. The Lord is our Intercessor and He's working out the details. Just stand on your scriptures with your most holy Faith. Expect a Miracle. Sing unto the Lord. Philippians 4:8
S Spencer I agree the apostle Paul was given the revelation or knowledge from Jesus Christ on how the body of christ should operate and Paul witness to all asia in 2 years and three months Acts 19:9+10, and yet years later according to 2 Timothy 1:15 all Asia turned away from Paul thats an unbelievable statement so not only did people change beliefs they were no longer endeavoring to walk in body by the spirit. I've seen the same in my lifetime, it says in Ephesians Endeavoring to keep unity of spirit in bond of peace. May God show all of how to get better. God Bless
My Comment: You might want to read this article on Mystery Babylon. It's rather long. I had always thought "it" was a collection of false religions, false teachers, false prophets. Read at your own risk.
My comment: they're all gonna burn. If you have anything remotely occultic in your home ? Burn it. Including objects other people have brought into your home. You're the Priest of your home. Acts 19:19
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Testimony: I came out of that net of evil, so be careful what your mind is fed. I say this because if you're having some chaos happen in your home; you need to clean it. Again, Acts 19:19.
3 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.
44 Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.
45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.
UNTIL you put your faith firmly in Jesus; satan is going to toss your faith every time he's a little bored.
A garnished house, is supposed to be FILLED with Bible Scriptures. Jesus fought Satan with:
"It is written:".. and then Jesus fired off a scripture. He BEAT Satan cleanly. At the Cross, Jesus stomped on Satans head. He's a viper!!!
Everyone that says he's human-ish and covered in jewels, hasn't read everything yet.
You don't have anything inside of you. Satan just wants to hurt God, by stealing your soul. He's a soul hunter. We don't beg, and beg and beg, if you're hoping for an angel to speak audibly that you're saved? Not going to happen.
You are saved by your FAITH. Saved by what God says about himself. Saved by what Jesus did on the Cross.
Be Born Again. John 3. Ask the Holy Spirit to come inside of you and make His abode within you. He will turn the power on for your brand new spirit.
Acts 19:19
Get every wicked thing out of your home: books, mags, porn sites on the computer, music that makes your body do things; feel turned on, depressed, violent, hopeless etc. Get rid of anything the Holy Spirit shows you that it's cursed. Drugs, alcohol, weed. Burn it.
Put your Bible on the table and eat regularly. Daily, New Testament and Psalm 51. We must stop sleeping around with other beliefs, lifestyles. Noah couldn't get anyone saved because they were all listening to the ungodly voices of this world system.
I had a salvation experience sorta like apostle Paul. Except I was interpreting a natal Astrology chart I had made: on Yom Kippur.
My comment is this:
I did not comprehend what happened to me when I laid my head on the Bible and spoke, "I deserve to die for what I've done. After reading the penalty: sentence of Death.
I saw a vision of hell, and then I took hold of a invisible Hand. I was delivered of everything. 2 days later I told someone I had been saved.
We gotta get in there and force feed a lot of scripture ASAP. The demons were hanging around my home, trying to kill me or frighten me. They didn't have a home anymore.
I started going to Church and the Pastor was just starting a series on The Curse of the Occult. Being good Baptists, they would cast the demons out of the Church in corporate prayer, first. A demon would say: "you better get up and come with us!"So hateful and cruel.
A word of knowledge was given to the praise leader; he spoke it... "a person who was into the occult come forward". I went. I was prayed for on the spot. I knew that I was free that day. I was still accused daily through spiritual attacks against my mind.
I knew the Holy Spirit was helping me; was inside of me. I read Acts 19:19 and burned everything occult, beer shirts.
Next Sunday I decided once and for all time to show Satan I belonged to Jesus and none other. I was baptized and I was never oppressed again.
You must consume mass quantities of the Bible to garnish your spiritual house (YOU). We have an Eye Gate, Ear Gate, Mouth Gate. Only the Bible can make your gates strong and impenetrable. Wean yourself off media and Music that excites the flesh.
We are not under the Law to be, or not to be water baptised. Do it according to your conscience. It means more to you, when you do it for the right reasons.
You are already born again and baptized with the indwelling Holy Spirit. Be at peace.
SO that i do not get in toruble here with the lord i recommend saying the lords prayer i dont kow verses yet but until i do i say his prayer and my views are mine based on my christian upbringing iam not a priest not a preacher the father of my heritage a humble honest man who is not god but only a servant of the lord god and may he rest in heaven and peace and may his name be given to the lord for protection and his family be held in fellowship and saftey for all of the good lords days bless you all and thnk you for letting me type my thoughts do not tell anyone these are bibke they are discussions about our good lord thank u we do not have enemy on earth it is in heaven we are in heaven on earth
Hi ED. I believe that this urge & urgency for Paul to go to Jerusalem began a long while ago. We read about his desire to be in Jerusalem, first in Acts 18:21. Though it seems that he didn't make it, as Acts 19:10 shows that he got caught up in ministry in Ephesus for over two years. But still he wanted to get to Jerusalem ( Acts 19:21) & then to visit Rome.
And then in Acts 20:16, Paul wanted to bypass Asia in his travels, so as to get to Jerusalem for Pentecost. But Paul knew beforehand what lay ahead of him there: Acts 20:22-25. And then we get to Acts 21:4 & then to Acts 21:10-12. So Paul already knew that something might happen at Jerusalem, yet he was "bound in the spirit" to go there, that "bounds & afflictions" were his lot wherever he went. So then in verse 4, could this be a further Word from the Spirit that sufferings lay before him at Jerusalem, even as Agabus had also declared? That this wasn't a direct command from God not to go but another message of warning of what lay ahead for him if he should go? Paul knew that he was close to "finishing his course" & felt the need to complete the ministry in Jerusalem. If the Lord wanted anything different for him, it would be certain that obstructions would have been placed before him or he would have received God's Word directly about his disobedience.
So, even without a full certainty, we should be assured that Paul was led of the Spirit & all that befell him throughout his ministry was not of his doing, but in line with the Plan & Purposes of God to reach those in Israel, Asia Minor & Greece. And of course, Paul eventually was taken prisoner to Rome - so he got to 'visit' that city after all & "received all that came unto him", albeit as a prisoner.
May God bless you more abundantly, Chris. Thank you for additional comments on the subject of the baptism in Jesus' name. I do appreciate your comment, which enlightened me.
Thank you Rosetta for those very valuable & pertinent comments. I also see a similar situation: there were some followers of Jesus (at Ephesus) who were, can I say, 'caught in the middle'. They only knew of & received John's baptism (of declaring their sin & repentance), & they also knew of Jesus, but had never been taught any further nor received the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
So, to bring them to the full Truth & incorporation into the Body of Christ, they were then baptized, not according to John's baptism, but to Jesus' baptism, which was not merely identification of their sinful state, but releasing their sin on the One Who was able to bear it, forgive them, & make them new by the indwelling Spirit. Something John's baptism was never designed to do. So yes, the baptism 'formulae' can't be based on this verse ( Acts 19:5), as it only showed that they were now baptized in Jesus' Name & not to John, according to the meaning of John's baptism.
God bless you all or all of you. As I read through the 19th chapter of Acts, verses 4-6, I understand why there are so many divisions in the body of Christ. I understand why so many denominations have been established. Someone took this one segment of scripture, and made a doctrine that "one must go down in the water, in Jesus' name" or you are are not baptized, correctly. The disciples to whom Paul had preached had their understanding enlightened to the point that they had gone from being disciples at the "preaching of repentance" by John the Baptist to the "preaching of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus" by Paul. It was, only through believing on and receiving the doctrine of Jesus that they were able to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. This conversion had nothing to do with a water baptism. Immersion in water nor the sprinkling of water can save noone. It is only by believing on the name of Jesus can we be saved, not by being dipped in the water, in Jesus name. Thus, being a member of a so-called "Jesus Only" church won't guarantee us eternal life. I have met some of the more angrier, ready to fight, and will fight people attending "Jesus Only" churches. So, remember the teaching of Jesus to His disciples, in Mark, Chapter 16, "go ye into all the world...baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Ghost. No man can come to the Father, except they come in by Jesus, who is the way, the truth, and the life". Repent and be baptized for the remission of sins ( Acts 2:38). Amen!
On devils believing in James 2:19, it doesn't say devils believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and his resurrection but rather that there is one God, yet they still tremble... It doesn't mean they are going to heaven! The book of Jude says they are reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.
Do devils believe God exists? Yes! Can they ever be saved? No, according to Jude and other scriptures. Their case is closed!
More evidence that devils believe God/ Jesus is real? Acts 19:13-16, the sons of Sceva who were casting our an unclean spirit failed and the unclean spirit said, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye.."
Mark 1:34 - "And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him."
Matthew 8:28-29 - "And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way. And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?"
CHRISTIANS CANT GO TO HELL!
Matthew 7:21-23 ---> Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
He that doeth the will of God(sanctification through Christ)is the one that shall enter heaven.
Remember in v.15 He started with, ".. beware of false prophets.." . Can devils perform miracles? YES. 10 plagues in Egypt. Moses does one, the magicians do the other.
Revelation 19:20 - And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles..
Jesus the same Yesterday Today and Tomorrow on Ecclesiastes 4:9 - 4 years ago
I've been healed many times. At salvation I was healed of drugs plus alcohol abuse. I was suicidal and involved in actual astrological chart readings. I didn't know Jesus and didn't know I was serving Satan. The moment I reached to take hold of an invisible hand, I was sure (had faith) a Hand was extended to me; I was born again, delivered spiritually and physically. I didn't experience detox and I woke up the next day filled with the Holy Spirit who impressed on me to rid my house of all cursed occult items which I burned the next day. I hadn't read Acts 19:19 yet.
Every time I prayed for healing and received it by faith, it was done: migraines, arm wrenched out of range. I asked for $3,249.76 to move out of state, and I got that exact amount of money!!
You believe what Jesus says. We are not of this world. Ask the Father, in Jesus name; then receive it. Don't ask selfishly. Ask in faith. Stand on scripture. Jesus is the same today, tomorrow and forever. Fear not.
Mark Chapter 16
15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth NOT shall be damned.
17 And THESE SIGNS shall follow them that BELIEVE; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18 They shall take up serpents (like COVID), and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall LAY HANDS ON THE SICK and they shall recover.
Isaiah 26:3
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
Luke 13:11; John 5:5; Acts 10:38; Acts 3:2;
Acts 4:9
Did Job trust God? Did everybody who knew Job or didn't know him; some accused him of sin, small faith; his wife told him to curse God and die; then at length God revealed His true majesty and wisdom to Job.
Touch God with praise, worship and your faith. He wants you to touch him. Read those scriptures.
Use the Search Box. Search these words: astrologers, stars, prognosticators, consult
There is a DEATH sentence for those who mislead others.
King Saul consulted with a witch. His persistence got his kingdom taken from him and given to David.
See, the Bible has all of these things.
If you want a daily word from God, on any issue; start reading His Word, and talking to Him on a daily basis.
I was an astrologer. You don't want to mess with that stuff. Too many demons follow your interest and "make things happen" so you'll believe in it. If you have any astrology paraphernalia in your house, destroy it. Acts 19:19
1 Samuel 16:14, 1 Samuel 19:20,
There are more references. Here are some more study references. Hope this helps.
appears to be different in the manifestation unto many people at the same time with many events occurring.
Also people being able to transfer the HOLY Spirit to another seems to appear after CHRIST was resurrected from death & the grave. Acts 1, Acts 9:17,31, Acts 10:44, Acts 11:15,16, Acts 13:52, Acts 19:1-11,
Ephesians 5:9, Galatians 3:14, Romans 8:1,
Please read the WORD of GOD,
One told Jesus it's name was Legion, "because we are many."
Acts 19:15
And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?
I think most important is to not respond in any way other than HOW Jesus demonstrates (or Paul) in the scriptures. In my experience, they respect the name of Jesus and his shed blood. I don't like talking about it.
I was newborn Christian and I had to fight back. They will not cross the blood of Jesus. I was accused for having practiced astrology. I didn't have Bible knowledge yet. I had the Holy Spirit tell me to plead the Blood.
book of Acts 19:27+28 keep the statement whom all asia worshipped. This deity throughout Gods Word was also
known as the Queen of heaven, Ashteroth, Queen of Babylon, the possible origin to Nimrods Mother in Genesis.
No she did not wear pants and preach and what was done to worship her you really don't want to know.
He's our Teacher. Book of John 14:28,
John 16:13-14, 1 Peter 2:2,
1 Corinthians 3:2
If we're not quoting scripture like The Son of God, what are we learning?
Acts 19:15 And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; BUT WHO ARE YOU?!
This is what we need. More Christians quoting scripture like the Son of God.
I have visions ok. I had this one of me as a baby Christian: I was sitting on a chair by this big table. I had my arms on the table pulling food into my mouth. Everybody's face looks on with disgust. Then I hear Jesus laughing at the head of the table. He was pleased.
Jesus likes to see a healthy appetite!
If I sound kinda rowdy it's because I'm from Texas. If we all ate the Bible like Texans can pack on some barbecue, we'd all be firing scripture like the Son of God.
When Jesus was in the desert, fasting 40 days and nights: he was challenged by Satan. Jesus said, IT IS WRITTEN: and He fired off the appropriate Scripture. He defeated Satan each time. We can too. We're his disciples because we follow Him.
The only arrows in our quiver, are scriptures. Your Sword of the Spirit enlarges with Gods WORD in our mouth.
God provides. We obey.
We all feel like that periodically. Me too. I WAS "harming Christians with Astrology." Satan hates servants that walk out on him; as in give their lives and future to Jesus. Exchange all the bad stuff and give ALL of it to Jesus. Receive His blood atonement, shed for you. Make Him your Lord and Savior forever.
Book of Acts 19:19__get rid of things you know in your heart, are cursed things or idols. The Holy Spirit will help you all the way.
Read your Bible in silence. "White noise" is not always helpful. Start in the New Testament. Find out exactly who Jesus is to you; what he promises to you. Proverbs are for Wisdom. Psalms to comfort your soul. 2 Peter 3, to understand we're running out of time. 1,2,3, John, how to forgive yourself.
Jesus is the 2nd Person of the Godhead ( Romans 1) and He says, Seek (ME) and you will find Him. He doesn't leave ussometimes we walk away from Him. Stay close and talk Out, to Him, what exactly is bothering you.
Honestly, Satan buzzes around us like moths do to a light bulb; trying to get us back. He just wants us dead. But he knows you are off limits now. ASK God to send a couple of angels to walk with you for a time and be your bodyguards.
Don't limit your faith. Ask for what you NEED. Not worldly wants.
Everybody in these comment rooms are here for you. Someone helped us once even now. Let's help each other, pray needs, and encourage; edify.
Peace be upon you from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Acts 19:13-16
He helped me do Acts 19:19. He sent a friend over so I could say I was Saved. Nothing has been simple for me (like Paul) but I've never returned to the vomit I had been living in.
Maybe a month, I cried out to the Lord Jesus for new friends. I was blessed abundantly! I was given that movie, Jesus of Nazareth, and every time I watch it (even now), I cry buckets. I don't think deliverance really ends. It's Jesus helping us work through our salvation. Even though we're saved, He prepares His servants. I was a baby Christian out on the sidewalks looking for others like I was; street ministry. I love my life no matter what comes my way.
It hurts to see Jesus in the crucifixion scenes, because I know did that. I was blind spiritually and then I owned my part in his suffering and dying. Then I learned to Worship and Praise. I gave myself fully to the Godhead. Father is my Abba! I loved my Dad enough to threaten Death from taking him away from me. I love God more than that. Jesus loves me, and His love is sacred. The Holy Spirit helps me every time I call; which is a lot! I sit with Jesus in my closet and pray together for Israel and lost people all over the world. I'm rich in the spirit. I never felt so much love in all my 70yrs. He's coming for us soon :D
Let's rejoice now.
Mishael
Mark 16:16
1 Peter 3:21
Acts 2:38
Acts 4:12
Acts 19:1-6
Acts 10:44-48
John 3:1-6
1 Corinthians 14:2,22,39
Acts 2:4
Acts 5:32
Acts 1:8
John 21:15
Jesus loves us! Landon
The Jewish thought was simply of external washing prior to religious performances (Muslims also do this for that very reason, prior to their five daily prayer rituals) - the Christian belief is one of responding to an inward change. John's baptism was the 'connecting piece', bringing Jews to understand that there needs to be a washing not for the body as was previously done, but to show that it is actually a matter of the heart. And this was done by the "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight", in preparation of the arrival & ministry of the Messiah, Whom the Jews should have welcomed according to the prophecies that went before Him, but to their suffering & eternal doom, the they rejected & even had Him crucified.
I keep track of what happens in divers places.
Freedom, loss of freedom, fears, weather, disasters, bad people get badder; unusual allegations.
I find the mathematic presentation compelling, but I truly believe we need to do what Jesus told us to do. Be aware of signs of the times. Be watching, looking up. Let go of tedious, spirit of exhausting busyness. Don't be polluted by the world views. Complaining. Moses's group continually complained and never saw freedom.
I think my generation (I'm 70) are tasked with focusing on faith in what Jesus says and to keep our younger generation built up on strengths and refuse the sensuality of the world. I plant seeds into anyone who will listen for 5 minutes. They need encouragement. To be edified instead of shredded by people who have lost hope already.
TV has a deadly message of sensuality, greed, consumerism.
I'm preaching to the children that followed Joshua and CalebI guess.
I was aware of God at 5, in a very real way. He shorted me how things work, how they get broke. He gave me a wise Dad who showed me how to fix broke things, self-motivation, drive that carried me through life. I never agreed with the direction the world was going.
My life went in a bad direction because of the ancestral sin of occult. And then in my 34th year Jesus appeared to me in my living room, in a vision. My life BEGAN that day. Acts 19:19 on the 2nd day. I never looked back. We are either following Jesus, or the World. I never re-married.
I was in street ministry much of my life. I still am.
We are all in a new season. God is trying to get our eyes back on just Him. The world has nothing worth missing the Caught Up for. Gotta grab onto the Lord because He'll be moving real fast.
Watch the signs of our Times. No doomsday prepping needed. Hang onto the Holy Spirit.
Thank you for your comment.
We do have the Comforter, the Holy Spirit but miracles still happen today and the gifts of the Spirit are still given. In the world, today deception is so widespread as in ( 2 Peter 2:1-3) it has created such a farce it is hard to see the truth. The truth of these gifts and the sons and daughters who have the gifts are not of this world, money, gratitude, and fame. It is like giving, "let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth".
May some on this site give you their understanding on this that may answer your question better than me but I will give you mine.
Satan is still walking this earth and there are demons on this earth. ( 2 Corinthians 11:13-15). I can personally testify they are real and without Jesus, we cannot survive their attack.
We do not have the power, only with the name of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit through us. We must be solid in our faith and baptized in the Holy Spirit or we will find ourselves as in ( Acts 19:13-16).
Tongues are languages as we see in ( Acts 2:5-12), the disciples were speaking to them in their language and they could tell them the gospel of Jesus Christ even though they did not speak their language. The gift of tongues is still today, sadly many use it falsely and it is babel used on people's emotions and for self-gain.
We as disciples of Jesus are to plant the seed of the gospel of Jesus Christ and to water by the example of our walk, and love for Jesus and them and with the word of God. We cannot win souls, we cannot add to the Church, God does the choosing but through the Holy Spirit, He guides our steps to those He may choose.
Regardless if someone has heard the name of Jesus, the words we have been given through the Holy Spirit may be what they have never heard. ( 1 Corinthians 3:6-8) "For many are called, but few are chosen".
My understandings, may others have more for you.
God bless,
RLW
I woke up on the floor and everything in my house looked different. It was lighter, peaceful.
I had been born again and spirit filled also. The Holy Spirit Walked Out The New Birth with me. Acts 19:19 I cleaned my house of everything occult or offensive; later burned.
When I learned about the HOLY SPIRITI sorta freaked out. I just had spirits cast out of me!
I had to learn that He was good; from God. Six months later I was sitting on my sofa and I SAW the Tongues. I heard a couple of words. I spoke what I heard.
On Passover (I refuse to observe easter which=Astarte
The Church members were praying in the Spirit; so I did too. After service ended, the couple sitting next to me asked me if I knew what I was saying. I said no. The wife said "You were speaking Hebrew". I ate the Passover meal at their house. Everything I experienced was so special! And thanks to Jesus for coming after me.
Tongues are not for show off. Your mind is disconnected sorta. You are in the spirit, WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT. Keep speaking what you hear in your spirit. What you are doing is being strengthened in your spirit, that Jesus made alive when you were saved. It refreshes your inward man. Not the flesh.
It strengthens our trust in, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. I asked Him for comfort, peace, when I had none, deliverance from memories, and then I asked Him to Teach me the Bible that I was reading. That's when The Living Water rushed in and cleaned out my opinions and assumptions: and I saw Jesus in His Word. Your spirit wants to hear Jesus. Listen intently.
M.
It made sense to me the scriptures I'm gonna share with you. My life with the Lord has been so full, that I finally realized I must be a eunuch. I chose this life of solitude mixed with a lot of joy and contentment living close to my Lord.
Matthew 19:12
For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were MADE eunuchs of men (mankind) and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.
I'm sure you've read Romans 1:25-32. I don't think your heart is in that lifestyle anymore. You want to be free. And of course, Satan wants to sabotage your walk with the Lord. See, he's not in human form until he finds a willing body. God gave you Dominion, Genesis 1:26. Jesus gave you His Authority to command satan and all his demons to GET OUT AND GO INTO OUTER DARKNESS. They are all invisible Outlaw spirits.
ASK God to send an angel to guard your home. You rid your home of every single item demons might use as an invitation to return. Acts 19:19. You'll know which items must go. Burn the memories of sin. Even hard drives. New ones don't cost that much.
Furnish "your house (you)" with a deeper walk with the Holy Spirit, Christian music, listen to healing scriptures on YouTube.
Not knowing your Church you attend, I do tell friends who desire marriage, to occasionally visit another church. "Ms Right" may be there that day. Visiting is just that. In Gen.24, the servant is like the Holy Spirit. Abraham sends him to find Isaac a wife. See the principal? Ask Holy Spirit to Help you. Don't give up now. Always let hope live in you. Be alert to repeat attacks and bind and cast out again.
Indeed, Acts 9:17,18 mentions the word 'baptism' & it could go either way, though I see it as Paul being water baptized. And then Acts 22:12-16, Paul rehearses the same event & speaks of him being instructed to "arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord". Do you see water baptism here or is still Spirit baptism?
The Acts 15 account, was about those men from Judaea & the believing sect of the Pharisees (v5), who wanted Gentile converts to be first circumcised & to keep the Law before they could be saved. But the decision was that neither was required (by the New Covenant in the Blood), except "that they (the Gentiles) abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood." (v20). Those are my thoughts anyway, in response. The Lord bless you.
Re: 1 Corinthians 1:17. I believe that Paul "was not sent to baptize", as his calling & ministry was specifically to the preaching of the Gospel & for the establishing of assemblies of believers particularly among the Gentiles, to whom he was called. However, he did baptize Crispus ( 1 Corinthians 1:14, Acts 18:8) & Gaius ( Romans 16:23), & others, such as the household of Stephanus ( 1 Corinthians 1:16), though this seemed not to be the thrust of his ministry. So the fact that he did baptize (& I doubt if we could interpret the word to be 'baptize with the Spirit'), it must prove that water baptism was still performed as prescribed by the Lord in Matthew 28:19. How else would you read this?
I can understand where Ephesians 4:5 & 1 Corinthians 12:13 (as examples given by you) refer to baptism by the Spirit, however, the other references ( Colossians 2:12; Galatians 3:27; & Romans 6:3-4) clearly imply that believers were baptized in water. So yes, I see two baptisms: one for identification & the other, for bringing into the Body of Christ & infilling.
In your mind, would Scriptures such as Matthew 28:18; Acts 8:13; Acts 8:36; Acts 9:18; Acts 10:47,48; Acts 16:15; Acts 16:33; Acts 18:8; Acts 19:5; & Acts 22:16, be speaking of Spirit baptism? I ask, as I've attempted with great difficulty to reinterpret those verses to mean anything other than immersion in water. Yes, there is the ONE Baptism that is important, that from the Spirit, yet the Scripture is replete with examples of water baptism following repentance as an act of identification. Now if I could find a verse to show the annulment of it, I would be forced to re-think this matter. Thank you for sharing those thoughts brother.
As one who was delivered from evil I had done; That Person died. I woke up a brand new child of the Living God. The old person passed away. I put my life into Gods hands. I Choose to Follow Jesus and the Bible every day.
IT TOOK ME AN ENTIRE DAY TO RID MY HOME OF ALL OCCULT MATERIAL. Worth thousands of dollars and I burned all of it. I stirred it and made sure it was destroyed. I dedicated the act to God. "I do this for You. I worship You. I choose You, to be my Father." Acts 19:19. The Holy Spirit undertook my babyhood in Jesus. He has been my only TEACHER. My Comforter. My Beloved.
You cannot STRADDLE THE FENCE, between loving Jesus, and loving the World. To even read books of things that were mentioned in this comment room today; is an ABOMINATION.
You must CHOOSE today whom you will serve. You cannot have Both. Do you want to see God? Read Isaiah 6: 1-9
I will not read mans writings of satan and his numerous lies, deceptions, false religions, books people wrote in order to enrich their bank accounts. Book of Enoch is NOT in the Bible!
If you want to know about Satan and his demons, principalities and powers: memorize Isaiah 14. Count how many times Satan boasts, I WILL...
What does Satan look like? Isaiah 14:11
He will steal and pollute your mind, seduce you with lies. Before you know your house will be covered in occult books (which are inhabited by demons)..and the Bible will be covered in Dust.
There is no glory in being an expert on demonology. In cursing innocent children's walk with God; You fall from heaven like Lucifer did. There was no ceremony. Michael the archangel hurled Satan to the earth like a sack of potatoes; and the demons followed in like manner.
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Revelation 22:12-16
Mishael
Have a great day!
Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.
Mark 9:29
And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.
Like your friend I was spiritually blind and deaf. I only remembered wondering why Christians never invited me to go to church with them.
I was saved like Paul. I had been an astrologer. I believed the stars would tell me all the answers. All I knew after I was saved, is Someone was telling me how to be free. Acts 19:19.
Your friend may not be able to hear the Truth: John 3. You may have to put on your armor and pray and fast from food and media. BIND up the spirits of blind, deaf and dumb (can't speak Gods Word). CAST them into outer darkness. Pray to the Lord of the Harvest to send laborers to your friend; ask God to protect him with His angels.
The Devil just wants to hurt you; make you feel inadequate to help your friend. He doesn't want us to feel equipped to evangelize. He likes us paralyzed and doubting.
Dig in. Announce your fast. You can drink water.
Satan and his workers are invisible. You're not going to see them. You will be peeling their hands off of your friend. Claim his soul for the Kingdom of God. If you gotta go sit in your car to "turn up the volume", do it. Jesus defeated Satan when he was on his fast...WITH THE WORD OF GOD. Scriptures. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you some good ones.
Be kind to your friend. Maybe ask him if he minds if you can say a few words...and just speak blessings, a good week at work, favor in all his dealings, etc.
Don't reveal your warfare on his behalf. The Lord is our Intercessor and He's working out the details. Just stand on your scriptures with your most holy Faith. Expect a Miracle. Sing unto the Lord. Philippians 4:8
My comment: they're all gonna burn. If you have anything remotely occultic in your home ? Burn it. Including objects other people have brought into your home. You're the Priest of your home. Acts 19:19
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Testimony: I came out of that net of evil, so be careful what your mind is fed. I say this because if you're having some chaos happen in your home; you need to clean it. Again, Acts 19:19.
Hope this helps.
44 Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.
45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.
UNTIL you put your faith firmly in Jesus; satan is going to toss your faith every time he's a little bored.
A garnished house, is supposed to be FILLED with Bible Scriptures. Jesus fought Satan with:
"It is written:".. and then Jesus fired off a scripture. He BEAT Satan cleanly. At the Cross, Jesus stomped on Satans head. He's a viper!!!
Everyone that says he's human-ish and covered in jewels, hasn't read everything yet.
You don't have anything inside of you. Satan just wants to hurt God, by stealing your soul. He's a soul hunter. We don't beg, and beg and beg, if you're hoping for an angel to speak audibly that you're saved? Not going to happen.
You are saved by your FAITH. Saved by what God says about himself. Saved by what Jesus did on the Cross.
Be Born Again. John 3. Ask the Holy Spirit to come inside of you and make His abode within you. He will turn the power on for your brand new spirit.
Acts 19:19
Get every wicked thing out of your home: books, mags, porn sites on the computer, music that makes your body do things; feel turned on, depressed, violent, hopeless etc. Get rid of anything the Holy Spirit shows you that it's cursed. Drugs, alcohol, weed. Burn it.
Put your Bible on the table and eat regularly. Daily, New Testament and Psalm 51. We must stop sleeping around with other beliefs, lifestyles. Noah couldn't get anyone saved because they were all listening to the ungodly voices of this world system.
Listen to Greg Laurie on YouTube.
My comment is this:
I did not comprehend what happened to me when I laid my head on the Bible and spoke, "I deserve to die for what I've done. After reading the penalty: sentence of Death.
I saw a vision of hell, and then I took hold of a invisible Hand. I was delivered of everything. 2 days later I told someone I had been saved.
We gotta get in there and force feed a lot of scripture ASAP. The demons were hanging around my home, trying to kill me or frighten me. They didn't have a home anymore.
I started going to Church and the Pastor was just starting a series on The Curse of the Occult. Being good Baptists, they would cast the demons out of the Church in corporate prayer, first. A demon would say: "you better get up and come with us!"So hateful and cruel.
A word of knowledge was given to the praise leader; he spoke it... "a person who was into the occult come forward". I went. I was prayed for on the spot. I knew that I was free that day. I was still accused daily through spiritual attacks against my mind.
I knew the Holy Spirit was helping me; was inside of me. I read Acts 19:19 and burned everything occult, beer shirts.
Next Sunday I decided once and for all time to show Satan I belonged to Jesus and none other. I was baptized and I was never oppressed again.
You must consume mass quantities of the Bible to garnish your spiritual house (YOU). We have an Eye Gate, Ear Gate, Mouth Gate. Only the Bible can make your gates strong and impenetrable. Wean yourself off media and Music that excites the flesh.
We are not under the Law to be, or not to be water baptised. Do it according to your conscience. It means more to you, when you do it for the right reasons.
You are already born again and baptized with the indwelling Holy Spirit. Be at peace.
And then in Acts 20:16, Paul wanted to bypass Asia in his travels, so as to get to Jerusalem for Pentecost. But Paul knew beforehand what lay ahead of him there: Acts 20:22-25. And then we get to Acts 21:4 & then to Acts 21:10-12. So Paul already knew that something might happen at Jerusalem, yet he was "bound in the spirit" to go there, that "bounds & afflictions" were his lot wherever he went. So then in verse 4, could this be a further Word from the Spirit that sufferings lay before him at Jerusalem, even as Agabus had also declared? That this wasn't a direct command from God not to go but another message of warning of what lay ahead for him if he should go? Paul knew that he was close to "finishing his course" & felt the need to complete the ministry in Jerusalem. If the Lord wanted anything different for him, it would be certain that obstructions would have been placed before him or he would have received God's Word directly about his disobedience.
So, even without a full certainty, we should be assured that Paul was led of the Spirit & all that befell him throughout his ministry was not of his doing, but in line with the Plan & Purposes of God to reach those in Israel, Asia Minor & Greece. And of course, Paul eventually was taken prisoner to Rome - so he got to 'visit' that city after all & "received all that came unto him", albeit as a prisoner.
So, to bring them to the full Truth & incorporation into the Body of Christ, they were then baptized, not according to John's baptism, but to Jesus' baptism, which was not merely identification of their sinful state, but releasing their sin on the One Who was able to bear it, forgive them, & make them new by the indwelling Spirit. Something John's baptism was never designed to do. So yes, the baptism 'formulae' can't be based on this verse ( Acts 19:5), as it only showed that they were now baptized in Jesus' Name & not to John, according to the meaning of John's baptism.
Do devils believe God exists? Yes! Can they ever be saved? No, according to Jude and other scriptures. Their case is closed!
More evidence that devils believe God/ Jesus is real? Acts 19:13-16, the sons of Sceva who were casting our an unclean spirit failed and the unclean spirit said, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye.."
Mark 1:34 - "And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him."
Matthew 8:28-29 - "And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way. And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?"
CHRISTIANS CANT GO TO HELL!
Matthew 7:21-23 ---> Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
He that doeth the will of God(sanctification through Christ)is the one that shall enter heaven.
Remember in v.15 He started with, ".. beware of false prophets.." . Can devils perform miracles? YES. 10 plagues in Egypt. Moses does one, the magicians do the other.
Revelation 19:20 - And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles..
Every time I prayed for healing and received it by faith, it was done: migraines, arm wrenched out of range. I asked for $3,249.76 to move out of state, and I got that exact amount of money!!
You believe what Jesus says. We are not of this world. Ask the Father, in Jesus name; then receive it. Don't ask selfishly. Ask in faith. Stand on scripture. Jesus is the same today, tomorrow and forever. Fear not.
Mark Chapter 16
15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth NOT shall be damned.
17 And THESE SIGNS shall follow them that BELIEVE; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18 They shall take up serpents (like COVID), and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall LAY HANDS ON THE SICK and they shall recover.
Isaiah 26:3
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
Luke 13:11; John 5:5; Acts 10:38; Acts 3:2;
Acts 4:9
Did Job trust God? Did everybody who knew Job or didn't know him; some accused him of sin, small faith; his wife told him to curse God and die; then at length God revealed His true majesty and wisdom to Job.
Touch God with praise, worship and your faith. He wants you to touch him. Read those scriptures.
Mishael
There is a DEATH sentence for those who mislead others.
King Saul consulted with a witch. His persistence got his kingdom taken from him and given to David.
See, the Bible has all of these things.
If you want a daily word from God, on any issue; start reading His Word, and talking to Him on a daily basis.
I was an astrologer. You don't want to mess with that stuff. Too many demons follow your interest and "make things happen" so you'll believe in it. If you have any astrology paraphernalia in your house, destroy it. Acts 19:19